In 2023, AMD officially released the Radeon 780M integrated graphics, which is built into several laptop processors and the Ryzen 7 8700G aimed at desktop PCs.
The performance of the Radeon 780M can be described as “outstanding,” with performance roughly on par with the GeForce GTX 1650, equivalent to twice the performance of the integrated graphics in the Ryzen 7 5700G. Given this, many people are eagerly anticipating AMD’s next-generation integrated graphics.
According to convention, AMD’s next-generation high-end integrated graphics model might have been named “Radeon 880M,” but this is not the case; the high-end model has been named “Radeon 890M.”
Nevertheless, the “Radeon 880M” has not been canceled and still exists (along with models like the Radeon 870M). The main parameters of the two graphics cards are basically the same, with only a few key parameters differing significantly (which will be detailed later). Therefore, the Radeon 880M can be roughly considered a slightly scaled-down, sibling version of the Radeon 890M.
This article will compare the actual gaming performance differences between the Radeon 880M and Radeon 890M for your reference.
1. Parameter Comparison between Radeon 880M and Radeon 890M
The Radeon 890M is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, using TSMC’s 4nm process. It features 1,024 shaders, 64 texture units, 32 raster units, 16 compute units, 16 ray tracing units, and a 2MB L2 cache. The standard operating frequency is 400 MHz, with a maximum operating frequency of 2,900 MHz.
The Radeon 880M is also based on the RDNA 3 architecture and uses TSMC’s 4nm process. It has 768 shaders, 48 texture units, 32 raster units, 16 compute units, 16 ray tracing units, and a 2MB L2 cache. The standard operating frequency is 400 MHz, with a maximum operating frequency of 2,900 MHz.
The main differences between the two are: first, the Radeon 890M has 256 more shaders and 16 more texture units than the Radeon 880M. Overall, the difference is small—so how much of an impact does this difference have on performance?
2. Test Platform Configuration
The test platform consists of two laptops: one equipped with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor paired with a Radeon 890M integrated GPU, and the other with a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor paired with a Radeon 880M integrated GPU. The other main configurations of the two platforms are basically the same.
3. Game Tests
The following tests cover seven games, all running in 1080p with high graphics settings. In the series of images below, the left side represents the Radeon 880M platform, and the right side represents the Radeon 890M platform.
1. God of War
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 76
- Minimum FPS: 59
- Frame Time: 14.3ms
- CPU Usage: 28%
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Temperature: 55°C
- Memory Usage: 11.2GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 4.5GB
- GPU Temperature: 54°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 79
- Minimum FPS: 58
- Frame Time: 14.1ms
- CPU Usage: 23%
- Power Consumption: 31W
- Temperature: 58°C
- Memory Usage: 11.3GB
- GPU Usage: 98%
- VRAM Usage: 4.7GB
- GPU Temperature: 55°C
In this game, the Radeon 890M platform has 5% lower CPU usage, similar memory and GPU usage, and 0.2GB higher VRAM usage compared to the Radeon 880M. The average FPS on the Radeon 890M platform is 3 FPS higher, with minimal differences in minimum FPS and frame time. The processor power consumption is nearly identical, but the temperature is 3°C higher.
2. Cyberpunk 2077
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 48
- Minimum FPS: 37
- Frame Time: 25.4ms
- CPU Usage: 28%
- Power Consumption: 29W
- Temperature: 55°C
- Memory Usage: 11.4GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 4.0GB
- GPU Temperature: 54°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 52
- Minimum FPS: 38
- Frame Time: 22.1ms
- CPU Usage: 23%
- Power Consumption: 29W
- Temperature: 58°C
- Memory Usage: 11.5GB
- GPU Usage: 98%
- VRAM Usage: 4.1GB
- GPU Temperature: 55°C
In this game, the Radeon 890M platform again has 5% lower CPU usage with nearly identical memory, GPU, and VRAM usage. The average FPS is 4 FPS higher, with minimal difference in minimum FPS but a 3ms lower frame time. Power consumption is the same, but the temperature is 3°C higher.
3. Horizon Forbidden West
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 44
- Minimum FPS: 26
- Frame Time: 31.0ms
- CPU Usage: 24%
- Power Consumption: 29W
- Temperature: 55°C
- Memory Usage: 11.1GB
- GPU Usage: 98%
- VRAM Usage: 4.4GB
- GPU Temperature: 54°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 45
- Minimum FPS: 28
- Frame Time: 24.3ms
- CPU Usage: 29%
- Power Consumption: 29W
- Temperature: 57°C
- Memory Usage: 11.3GB
- GPU Usage: 97%
- VRAM Usage: 4.2GB
- GPU Temperature: 56°C
In this game, the Radeon 890M platform shows 5% higher CPU usage, 0.2GB higher memory usage, similar GPU usage, and 0.2GB lower VRAM usage compared to the Radeon 880M. The average FPS is 1 FPS higher, with a 2 FPS higher minimum FPS. The overall performance is similar, but the frame time is about 7ms lower. Power consumption remains the same, with the temperature 2°C higher.
4. Far Cry 6
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 44
- Minimum FPS: 30
- Frame Time: 29.8ms
- CPU Usage: 28%
- Power Consumption: 29W
- Temperature: 55°C
- Memory Usage: 11.3GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 4.1GB
- GPU Temperature: 54°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 47
- Minimum FPS: 34
- Frame Time: 29.8ms
- CPU Usage: 23%
- Power Consumption: 29W
- Temperature: 58°C
- Memory Usage: 11.3GB
- GPU Usage: 98%
- VRAM Usage: 4.3GB
- GPU Temperature: 55°C
In this game, the Radeon 890M platform again shows 5% lower CPU usage with similar memory and GPU usage, but 0.2GB higher VRAM usage. The average FPS is 3 FPS higher, with 4 FPS higher minimum FPS, and the frame time is equal for both platforms. Power consumption remains the same, with the temperature 3°C higher.
5. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 53
- Minimum FPS: 38
- Frame Time: 23.2ms
- CPU Usage: 26%
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Temperature: 54°C
- Memory Usage: 11.5GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 3.9GB
- GPU Temperature: 53°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 56
- Minimum FPS: 40
- Frame Time: 18.5ms
- CPU Usage: 24%
- Power Consumption: 31W
- Temperature: 57°C
- Memory Usage: 11.3GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 4.1GB
- GPU Temperature: 55°C
In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the Radeon 890M platform shows 2% lower CPU usage, 0.2GB less memory usage, similar GPU usage, and 0.2GB more VRAM usage compared to the Radeon 880M. The average FPS is 3 FPS higher, with a 2 FPS higher minimum FPS. The frame time is about 5ms lower, power consumption remains similar, but the temperature is 3°C higher.
6. Hogwarts Legacy
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 47
- Minimum FPS: 29
- Frame Time: 25.4ms
- CPU Usage: 20%
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Temperature: 55°C
- Memory Usage: 14.7GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 4.6GB
- GPU Temperature: 54°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 50
- Minimum FPS: 31
- Frame Time: 22.1ms
- CPU Usage: 25%
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Temperature: 56°C
- Memory Usage: 14.4GB
- GPU Usage: 99%
- VRAM Usage: 4.7GB
- GPU Temperature: 55°C
In Hogwarts Legacy, the Radeon 890M platform shows 5% higher CPU usage, 0.3GB less memory usage, and similar GPU and VRAM usage compared to the Radeon 880M. The average FPS is 3 FPS higher, with a 2 FPS higher minimum FPS. The frame time is about 3ms lower, power consumption is the same, and the temperature is 1°C higher.
7. The Last of Us Part I
Radeon 880M
- Average FPS: 28
- Minimum FPS: 6
- Frame Time: 44.3ms
- CPU Usage: 25%
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Temperature: 54°C
- Memory Usage: 14.6GB
- GPU Usage: 97%
- VRAM Usage: 4.9GB
- GPU Temperature: 54°C
Radeon 890M
- Average FPS: 29
- Minimum FPS: 9
- Frame Time: 48.7ms
- CPU Usage: 27%
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Temperature: 58°C
- Memory Usage: 14.8GB
- GPU Usage: 98%
- VRAM Usage: 4.7GB
- GPU Temperature: 55°C
In The Last of Us Part I, the Radeon 890M platform shows 2% higher CPU usage, 0.2GB more memory usage, similar GPU usage, and 0.2GB less VRAM usage compared to the Radeon 880M. The average FPS is 1 FPS higher, with a 3 FPS higher minimum FPS. However, the frame time is about 5ms higher, power consumption remains the same, and the temperature is 4°C higher. Neither platform reaches the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay.
4. Comparison Conclusion
Overall, the actual gaming performance difference between the Radeon 880M and Radeon 890M is minimal, with both being essentially on par—this is the main conclusion of the analysis.
However, when looking more closely, the Radeon 890M (paired with the Ryzen AI HX 370 platform) does have some clear advantages. In most cases, this platform exhibits lower CPU usage and better frame times, whereas the Radeon 880M tends to have slightly higher frame times.
The final conclusion is that if you are on a tight budget and prioritize cost-effectiveness, opting for a laptop with the Radeon 880M integrated graphics is sufficient. Its performance is very close to that of the Radeon 890M, making it a strong choice without much compromise.
However, if you have a more generous budget, seek the best possible experience, and are a perfectionist, it is recommended to go for a laptop with the Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The overall experience is indeed somewhat stronger in various aspects.
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